American Idol star Clay Aiken is suspending all campaign activities in the wake of his opponents sudden death. Keith Crisco passed away at his home after a fall in the former businessman was trailing -- by few more than 400 votes after Tuesday's primary for a seat in congress. If -- -- overtake a -- in the recount that's underway right now the Democratic Party would appoint someone to run in November.

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